How to Discipline Your Child With Time Out

A time-out for children is an effective form of discipline if used correctly. Try these 10 time-out techniques when disciplining your child.

In a brain scan, relational pain—that caused by isolation during punishment—can look the same as physical abuse. Is alone in the corner the best place for your child?
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The key to time-out success is knowing how and when to introduce the technique. Here are six secrets to make the most of time-outs.
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What to do when your preschooler doesn't stay put, gets into more trouble, or continues to scream during the cooling-off period.
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We ask top child-raising experts about the pros and cons of using timeouts.
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Whether it's your first attempt at using this method of discipline, or you've tried and been unsuccessful in the past, these pointers will help make time-outs effective.

Learn about using timeouts do defuse a situation, and find guidelines for using timeouts with kids. Find out everything you need to know about parenting. Parents.com